Green lake smallies

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chemfish 0

I haven't been on Green for several years. Would like to start fishing for those smallies on the lake. Could anyone share depths, techniques and presentations that would help me find some of them? Thanks.

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jigginjim 26

If your willing to use livebait. Go to J's bait on hi-way 12 east side of willmar. Its close to the by-pass. Get some fatheads and any of his river minnows if able. Find a hump that comes from 30 plus feet of water up to 20 or less. Use a 1/8 to 1/4 oz jig, or a lindy rig with a 3/8 sinker. you'll find them, you may to move a few times. Those poor fish are getting the daylights beat out them. Several guys from the twin cities come out to get in on the smallie fishing.

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jigginjim 26

Had a guide trip with a gentleman, from New York, who wanted to catch smallmouth. We came out Green lake and had a super day. He caught and released a 20in. / 4.8lb. smallie, with several other fish. We even had a good walleye bite go. The eyes were small but for the most part they could have been eaters 14-17 inches. We caught our best smallies on crankbaits.

Headed up to Ely for New Year's and looking to get out on the ice for a bit ... if there is any ice.
In the past I've rented from Grand Ely Lodge, but rumor has it they aren't putting houses on the ice this year.
Anyone know of other places that rental permanent shacks on Shagawa or Burntside?